All playbooks
31 step-by-step civic-action playbooks for India.
- Health & rights4 Sept 2026
How to access ESI medical benefits and check if you qualify
Learn how to use your ESI Pehchan card for free healthcare. From wage limits to hospital referrals, here is the playbook for India's largest social security net.
11 min read · 2,348 words - Health & rights4 Sept 2026
How to access free HIV testing at ICTC centers in India
Worried about your status? Here is how to find a free, confidential HIV test at a government ICTC center and what your legal rights are under the 2017 HIV Act.
11 min read · 2,230 words - Health & rights21 Aug 2026
How to access free therapy through District Mental Health Programme
Private therapy is expensive. Learn how to access free clinical psychology and psychiatry services at your nearest District Hospital under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017.
10 min read · 2,085 words - Health & rights17 Aug 2026
How to access sexual and reproductive health services as an unmarried person
Your marital status doesn't change your right to healthcare. Learn about the MTP Act, the right to privacy, and how to navigate clinics without judgement.
11 min read · 2,224 words - Health & rights13 Aug 2026
How to get free legal aid for medical negligence under NALSA
Can't afford a lawyer for a medical error? Learn how to access free legal aid through NALSA to fight medical negligence cases in India without spending a paisa on fees.
10 min read · 2,184 words - Health & rights13 Aug 2026
How to check if your college has a mandatory UGC Mental Health Cell
Is your college mental health cell just a locked room? Learn the mandatory UGC rules for Student Services Centres and how to force your campus to provide professional help.
11 min read · 2,201 words - Health & rights9 Aug 2026
How to claim mental health support at work under the OSH Code 2020
Stressed at your first job? Learn how the OSH Code 2020 and Mental Healthcare Act 2017 protect your right to a mentally healthy workplace in India.
11 min read · 2,217 words - Health & rights8 Aug 2026
How to find blood banks and check availability using e-RaktKosh
Emergency? Stop chasing WhatsApp forwards. Learn how to use the e-RaktKosh portal to find blood banks, check real-time stock, and verify government-approved rates.
11 min read · 2,344 words - Health & rights8 Aug 2026
How to apply for a disability certificate and UDID card under RPwD Act
Need a disability certificate for exams or schemes? Here is how to navigate the UDID portal and get your RPwD certificate without the bureaucratic headache.
10 min read · 1,987 words - Health & rights6 Aug 2026
How to use POSHAN Tracker to check Anganwadi data in your area
Want to know if children in your colony are getting proper nutrition? Use the POSHAN Tracker to monitor Anganwadi performance and nutrition stats in real-time.
11 min read · 2,273 words - Health & rights6 Aug 2026
How to choose between 108 and 102 ambulance services in India
Stuck in a medical emergency? Learn when to dial 108 versus 102, what services are free, and how to ensure the ambulance actually shows up when you need it most.
10 min read · 2,167 words - Health & rights3 Aug 2026
How to get free dialysis under PMNDP and find empanelled centres
Struggling with dialysis costs? Learn how to access free treatment under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) at government and empanelled centres.
10 min read · 2,135 words - Health & rights2 Aug 2026
How to get cancer treatment subsidies under HMCPF and CM Relief Funds
Cancer treatment costs can crush a family's savings. Learn how to access the Health Minister's Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) and State CM Relief Funds for financial help.
11 min read · 2,305 words - Health & rights25 Jul 2026
How to set up a peer mental health support group in your college
Want to start a mental health support circle in your college? Here is how to navigate UGC guidelines and build a safe, peer-led space that actually works.
10 min read · 2,037 words - Health & rights23 Jul 2026
How to choose between PM-JAY and private health insurance for a family of four
Deciding between Ayushman Bharat and private health insurance? Compare coverage, eligibility, and costs for a family of four in India with this actionable 2026 guide.
10 min read · 2,139 words - Health & rights22 Jul 2026
How to access free prenatal checkups under PMSMA on the 9th
Learn how to get free, quality prenatal care on the 9th of every month under the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) at government health centres.
10 min read · 2,113 words - Health & rights21 Jul 2026
How to use the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 for suicide prevention
Suicide is not a crime in India. Learn how Section 115 of the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 protects those in crisis and mandates government support instead of punishment.
12 min read · 2,434 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
What actually happens to your body during a hunger strike
From the first hunger pang to the real danger zone weeks in — the biology of prolonged fasting, the warning signs, and why breaking a long fast safely matters as much as the fast itself.
8 min read · 1,613 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
Can you refuse medical treatment in India? Your rights explained
A hospital wants to treat a conscious patient who says no. Can they go ahead anyway? Here's what informed consent, refusal, and the law actually say.
8 min read · 1,637 words - Health & rights19 Jul 2026
How to admit a family member involuntarily under Mental Healthcare Act 2017
Learn the legal process for supported admission (Section 89) when a family member refuses psychiatric help but is at risk of self-harm or violence.
10 min read · 2,143 words - Health & rights18 Jul 2026
How to find an Adolescent Friendly Health Clinic (AFHC) in your district
Need a doctor who won't judge your choices? Learn how to find and use Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) under India's RKSK programme for judgment-free healthcare.
10 min read · 2,198 words - Health & rights· Kerala16 Jul 2026
How to organize football celebrations in Kerala without legal trouble
Planning a World Cup screening or a 50-foot cutout? Learn how to navigate Kerala's laws on public safety, noise pollution, and flex banners to keep your celebration hype and legal.
11 min read · 2,215 words - Health & rights16 Jul 2026
How to check Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY eligibility and add your name
Need ₹5 lakh health cover? Learn how to check your family's PM-JAY eligibility, use the Ayushman app, and verify your details using a Ration Card or Aadhaar.
10 min read · 2,097 words - Health & rights16 Jul 2026
How to challenge a medical insurance claim denial via IRDAI
Hospital bills are high enough without insurance companies backing out. Here is how to use the IRDAI grievance process to fight a rejected medical claim.
11 min read · 2,268 words - Health & rights14 Jun 2026
How to access mental health support and your rights under the MHCA 2017
Feeling overwhelmed? You have a legal right to mental healthcare in India. Learn how to use the MHCA 2017, find free support, and protect your privacy today.
11 min read · 2,270 words - Health & rights2 Jun 2026
How to access government financial aid and social security schemes
Feeling like you need a miracle (or ₹10,000 crore) to survive a crisis? Here is how to navigate India’s actual social security net, from PM-JAY to the CM Relief Fund.
11 min read · 2,252 words - Health & rights9 May 2026
How to access mental healthcare under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017
Feeling unheard or overwhelmed? You have a legal right to mental healthcare in India. Learn how to use the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 to get help on your terms.
10 min read · 2,099 words - Health & rights1 May 2026
How to report blackmail of a minor under BNS and POCSO Act
Is someone blackmailing your minor son or brother? Learn how to use the BNS, IT Act, and POCSO to stop them and report it to Navi Mumbai police safely.
10 min read · 2,122 words - Health & rights30 Apr 2026
When a partner attempts suicide before marriage: Legal and crisis steps
A suicide attempt before a wedding is a crisis. Learn the legal protections under the Mental Healthcare Act 2017 and how to navigate marriage laws and police procedures.
11 min read · 2,341 words - Health & rights11 Dec 2025
Check Real-Time Medicine Stock on DVDMS/eAushadhi: A Patient Guide
Guide to check real-time medicine stock on DVDMS/eAushadhi portals, document shortages, and escalate for replenishment with prescriptions and evidence.
5 min read · 887 words